Global airlines are responding to a jet fuel cost spike and worsening supply worries tied to the Iran conflict. Carriers are removing large numbers of seats from schedules and adjusting routes disrupted by pricing pressure. For travellers, that means fewer flight options and higher ticket costs as airlines scramble to manage the new cost reality.
Air India’s CEO says the airline will cut further flights as jet fuel prices soar and airspace constraints make several routes unviable, with international operations hit hardest. More schedule trimming is planned for June and July, alongside higher fares and fuel surcharges. Domestic services will also feel the pressure, while Air India pursues longer-term transformation.
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